Colombia’s Avianca has selected Honyeywell’s portfolio of avionics technologies and mechanical systems for use in its new Airbus A320neo fleet.
The adoption of Honeywell’s latest cockpit technologies will help Avianca improve operational efficiencies and maximize situational awareness for its pilots.
Honeywell said it will also provide 131-9A auxiliary power units (APUs) for Avianca’s 138 new aircraft. Honeywell’s 131-9A APU generates electrical power for the aircraft while on the ground, which helps to ensure passenger comfort prior to starting the main engines.
“Our collaboration with Avianca builds on Honeywell’s more than 100 years of innovation, which enable us to deliver the industry’s most advanced technologies that will help drive the airline’s operational performance,” Heath Patrick, President, Americas Aftermarket at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies said in a statement.
“With Honeywell’s avionics and mechanical systems, including our industry-leading auxiliary power units, Avianca will be able to maximize the operational efficiency of its new A320neo aircraft, while providing its pilots with intuitive systems in the cockpit that increase their situational awareness during the flight,” Patrick added.
In addition to Honeywell’s 131-9A APU, Avianca also selected the following Honeywell avionics technologies for adoption across its Airbus A320neo fleet of aircraft:
- Honeywell Pegasus II A320 Flight Management System (FMS) provides the primary navigation, flight planning, and optimized route determination and enroute guidance for the aircraft and is typically comprised of the following interrelated functions: navigation, flight planning, trajectory prediction, performance computations, guidance and AOC/ATC data link functions.
- IntuVue RDR-4000 3D Weather Radar System is the first automatic, commercial radar to accurately depict weather in the flight path of an airplane. IntuVue automatically scans the sky at 17 tilt angles – the most in the industry – and delivers a 3-D view of the weather through an intuitive display pilots can quickly and easily reference. The system also improves strategic rerouting and tactical maneuvering that allow pilots to find the most efficient route for on-time arrival, improved fuel efficiency, and safety.
- Traffic Collison Avoidance System (TCAS), a system which helps mitigate the risk of a potential mid-air collision by addressing safety hazards and providing a clear course of action when a danger is detected. Honeywell’s SmartTraffic CAS 100 system not only implements necessary safety logic, but it also improves situational awareness and safety in high density airspace through a more intuitive and informative display of traffic.
- Integrated Multi-Mode Receiver is one of the industry’s leading radio navigation aids and combines satellite-based and ground-based navigation systems into one receiver. This receiver helps pinpoint precise airplane locations for efficient landings, especially during difficult and new runway approaches.
- Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) reduces the risk of controlled flight into terrain by providing flight crews with timely, accurate information about terrain and obstacles in the area.
“Our collaboration with Honeywell is an important step in improving the efficiency and safety of our operations,” said Francisco Raddatz, Senior Vice President, Fleet and Supply at Avianca.
“Honeywell’s technologies will help us equip our A320neo fleet with reliable tools that enhance our performance and support a better experience for both our crew and passengers,” Raddatz added.